Hazledean, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hazledean, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Hazledean |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.35508 |
| Longitude | 148.90863 |
| Population | 19 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 52.5 km² |
| Elevation | 240 m |
| Postcode | 4741 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 797 km north-northwest |
Hazledean is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 19. The locality covers an area of 52.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 240 m above sea level. It lies approximately 797 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Hazledean is located at 21.3551°S, 148.9086°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4741. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Hazledean unfolds as a tapestry of ochre earth and emerald scrub, a place where the vast Queensland sky presses down with an almost tangible weight. It lies 37.2 km south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 230°T), and is situated 6.4 km south-west of Eton. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of time and the persistent kiss of the sun, give way to flatter plains dissected by ephemeral creeks that, in the wet season, become silver ribbons. The air here carries the scent of dry grass and the distant, sweet perfume of flowering eucalypts, a fragrance that seems to deepen as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the landscape in hues of rose and fading gold. This is a country where the land itself seems to breathe, a quiet, enduring presence that shapes the lives of those who call Hazledean home.
The story of Hazledean is etched in the hardy spirit of its early settlers, who coaxed a living from this often-challenging terrain, primarily through cattle grazing. The rich soils, particularly in the neighbouring valleys, also support a significant agricultural output, with crops like sorghum and sunflowers adding vibrant splashes of colour to the landscape during their growing seasons. While mining has played a role in the broader region, Hazledean itself has maintained a character more closely tied to the land's bounty. The pace of life is dictated by the seasons and the demands of the farm, a steady, unhurried rhythm that resonates in the quiet hum of the local store and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbours on the dusty roads.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hazledean, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hazledean, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Hazledean includes the postcode (4741), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hazledean is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |